Cat Stitch Sweater Pattern
Add a touch of whimsy to your wardrobe with this adorable cat stitch sweater! This pattern is perfect for intermediate knitters who are looking for a fun and unique project.
Materials:
- Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in the color of your choice (Approx. 800-1000 yards)
- Knitting Needles: US 8 (5.0 mm) / UK 6 / Metric 5.0 mm
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
Gauge:
18 stitches x 24 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch
Size:
This pattern is written for size Medium. Adjustments for other sizes can be made by changing the number of cast-on stitches.
Instructions:
Back Panel: Cast on 100 stitches. Work in stockinette stitch for 20 rows.
Next row (RS): K20, P60, K20
Next row (WS): P20, K60, P20
Continue working in stockinette stitch, following the cat stitch chart below:
Continue until the back panel measures 20" from cast on edge.
Front Panels (make 2): Cast on 50 stitches. Work in stockinette stitch for 20 rows.
Next row (RS): K20, P10, K20
Next row (WS): P20, K10, P20
Continue working in stockinette stitch, following the cat stitch chart.
Continue until the front panels measure 15" from cast on edge.
Joining Front and Back Panels: With RS facing, place front panels on either side of back panel, overlapping at the shoulders. Use the mattress stitch to seam the shoulders.
Sleeves (make 2): Cast on 40 stitches. Work in stockinette stitch for 15 rows.
Next row (RS): K20, P40, K20
Next row (WS): P20, K40, P20
Continue working in stockinette stitch, following the cat stitch chart.
Continue until the sleeves measure 18" from cast on edge.
Finishing: Seam the sides and sleeves using the mattress stitch. Weave in any loose ends and block the sweater to shape.